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Ready for free things to do with kids in Upper North Shore? Start here

2 min readUpdated 5 Nov 2026Upper North Shore

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In this guide
  1. What is listed
  2. Which one for which child
  3. Planning around where you live
  4. What is missing

The free things to do with kids on the Upper North Shore that Roolu has today are storytimes and toddler sessions in Hornsby, Pennant Hills and Berowra. That is six listings and nothing else yet, so this is a short guide. We would rather tell you that than pad it.

What is listed

  • Storytime for Preschoolers: two listings in Hornsby, one in Pennant Hills and one in Berowra.
  • Toddler Tales: two listings in Hornsby.

Everything here is free. We haven't been given session times, exact ages or booking details, so open each listing and check with the organiser.

Which one for which child

Toddler Tales sounds like the pick for the youngest children, and Storytime for Preschoolers for those a bit older. Ask each organiser for the exact age range, because we don't have it. If you have two children of different ages, see whether the sessions are on at the same time or back to back.

Planning around where you live

Hornsby has four of the six listings, so it is the easiest place to build a routine. If you live closer to Pennant Hills or Berowra, each has one storytime listed.

Before you go, it helps to ask:

  • Is there a booking or a sign-in?
  • How long does a session run?
  • Is it fine to bring a younger sibling along?
  • Does it pause outside term time?

A short session is a gentle outing for a small child. Aim to arrive a little early, and keep the morning clear afterwards so a tired toddler can nap or play at home.

What is missing

We have no free events, playground guides or community days for the area yet. We're still adding them across the Upper North Shore, so this page will grow. Check the organisers' own pages for the latest details, and come back soon.

Built from Roolu's local listings. Dates, prices and ages can change, so check with each organiser before you go.

On now in Upper North Shore

Clubs and classes in Upper North Shore

  • Hornsby Shire Council (events)

    Kids' activities · Hornsby

  • Action Dance Academy

    Dance · Thornleigh

  • Black Belt Martial Arts

    Sport · Hornsby

  • Dancique School of Dance

    Dance · Roseville

  • Elude Escape Rooms

    Play & playgroups · Galston

  • Funtastic Kids

    Birthday parties · Asquith

  • GKR Karate

    Sport · Pymble

  • Gracie Barra Hornsby

    Sport · Hornsby

  • Gracie Barra Pymble

    Sport · Pymble

Listed from each business's own website. See all clubs & classes

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